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Patrick was concerned that he might have a transmission problem in his 2015 Ford Mustang. It would make a weird clunking noise whenever he shifted from Park to Drive, and the vehicle would rumble a little bit when the engine wasn’t…
James recently purchased a 2012 Chevy Silverado. He wanted to make sure the transmission was in good shape, so he brought the truck into Ralph’s Transmission in Modesto for an inspection. “Great service, nice friendly people,” says James in his online review. “I…
Your vehicle is equipped with many different dashboard warning lights. Some require urgent attention like the check engine light, oil pressure light, tire pressure light or temperature gauge. Others may not be as urgent, but are worth getting checked out…
Contentment Health & Lifestyle recently released its annual “Best of Stanislaus“ list. Their yearly issue recognizes the best businesses in Stanislaus County as voted on by local residents and Contentment subscribers. Ralph’s Transmission was announced as the 2017 “Gold” winner for the category of “Best Mechanic.” This is the…
Theresa wasn’t sure what to do when her 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid was experiencing transmission problems. She knew that not every auto shop has the knowledge or expertise to work on hybrid vehicles, so she began calling around. Thankfully for Theresa, one…
Since owners Mario & Maria Jauregui took over Ralph’s Transmission a few years back, a lot of changes have been made. The place has a bold new logo and look. The building and shop have undergone major upgrades and renovations to bring the repair…
Evangelina was recently in an accident that did some significant damage to her 2012 Ford Focus. Eventually, the transmission started acting up and was not running right over 30 MPH. Evangelina knew she had to get it checked out by a…
It’s one of the simplest of parts on any vehicle, but it is also one of the most important. Unfortunately, it is also one that is commonly overlooked by auto repair shops when they work on engine or transmission repairs.…
We’ve all been to the doctor for a routine check up. They will look you over, ask some questions and perform a few simple tests to get a general picture of your health. This is kind of what an external inspection is…
As Glenn was driving along one day, he heard a loud “bang” sound come from under his Chevy Suburban. He didn’t think too much of it at the time, but then he started noticing a strange grinding noise and vibrations a…
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Why Your Transmission Slips Between Specific Gears
When an automatic transmission is working properly, gear changes should feel smooth and consistent. If your engine suddenly revs higher during a shift or your vehicle briefly loses acceleration, the transmission may be slipping. Sometimes…
Why Your Truck’s Transmission Shudders Under Load
When you’re towing a trailer or hauling a heavy load, your truck’s transmission has to work harder than it does during normal driving. If you notice shaking, vibration or a shuddering sensation during acceleration, it…
Why Some Transmission Problems Can Be Intermittent
Transmission problems don’t always happen consistently. Your vehicle might shift roughly one day and operate normally the next. You may notice hesitation during a long drive but experience no problems on shorter trips. These intermittent…